If we are to love our enemies, should not God also love Satan?
The Bible tells us to love, forgive and pray for our enemies. Does this mean the same for God? Will God ever forgive Satan?
Matthew 5:44 (NKJV)
44. But I say to you, love your enemies, bless those who curse you, do good to those who hate you, and pray for those who spitefully use you and persecute you.
Also, if Satan is our enemy, are we to love him?
No. God does not love Satan, and neither should we. God cannot love that which is evil and unholy, and Satan embodies all of that.
– He is the enemy (1 Peter 5:8);
– the evil one (Matthew 6:13);
– the father of lies and a murderer (John 8:44);
– the accuser of God’s people (Revelation 12:10);
– the tempter (1 Thessalonians 3:5);
– proud, wicked and violent (Isaiah 14:12-15);
– a deceiver (Acts 13:10);
– a schemer (Ephesians 6:11);
– a thief (Luke 8:12); and many more evil things.
Satan is, in fact, everything that God hates. Satan’s heart is fixed on his rebellion against God, and his destruction is inevitable.
Revelation Chapter 20 points to the picture of God’s future plan for Satan, and this holds no love or redemption for Satan.
When Jesus tells us to love our enemies in Mathew 5:44 as above, it is meant to govern our interpersonal relationships in this world. Which means we are to love God and people, even our enemies who are made in God’s image.
We are not called to love Angels who are not made in the image of God, and this would undoubtedly include the evil / fallen angels (Satan and his followers).
In conclusion, God has determined that there will be no forgiveness for Satan simply because of his rebellion, his destructive nature, and for the deceit of the human race.
Satan is, in fact, everything that God hates. Satan's heart is fixed on his rebellion against God, and his destruction is inevitable.
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